Deputy Curriculum Leader of English
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- English
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours per week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Who are we looking to appoint? The Board of Trustees are seeking a well-qualified, enthusiastic and inspiring graduate to join our English department as Deputy Curriculum Leader with specific responsibilities for a substantial part of the English Curriculum.
The successful candidate will be creative, imaginative and an excellent team player with a proven record of excellence in the classroom.
Applications from experienced and recently qualified teachers are welcomed.
The ideal candidate will:
•Be a well-qualified English teacher with a record of planning and delivering high quality lessons that are engaging, challenging and enjoyable to pupils of all ability levels.
•Be a confident leader of their own classroom and will be able to grow and develop other members of the CA through this.
•Have knowledge of how to develop and ensure a successful and ambitious curriculum for Key Stage 3.
•Have knowledge of assessment and how to best assess pupil outcomes at Key Stage 3.
•Have a PGCE qualification and QTS.
•Have the ability to teach pupils throughout KS3, KS4 and KS5.
•Be able to inspire and make positive relationships with students to encourage great learning.
•Have evidence of supporting students to reach their full potential.
•Be a resilient character with a strong personal drive.
•Have the ability to work alongside a driven and hardworking team.
•Be a driven leader looking for development beyond the role.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
•The opportunity to work in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school.
•The opportunity to develop and grow as a leader beyond the signposted role.
•The opportunity to work with a supportive and forward-thinking Curriculum Leader.
•The opportunity to hold a whole school responsibility to develop strategic thinking and leadership skills.
•The opportunity to work alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team whose priority is to support and develop you.
•A dedicated, hardworking and supportive English team who are all passionate about their subject.
•Friendly and highly motivated studentswho are keen to learn and take pride intheir achievements.
•A comprehensive induction programmewhen joining the school
•An Investors in People approved schoolwhere staff are supported andencouraged to take part in professionaldevelopment programmes with theopportunity to share best practice withinyour own department and with staff fromother specialisms.
•A fantastic school to gain a wealth ofexperience to grow your career.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the “Disclosure and Barring Service” along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.
Application forms can be accessed from www.sandbachhigh.co.uk
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1358 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College website
- Email address
- recruitment@sandbachhigh.co.uk
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College enjoys a pleasant situation in the historic market town of Sandbach. As a community we work together to create a secure and friendly environment in which individuals can grow intellectually, emotionally and socially.
We are proud to be registered with ‘Investors In People’ and continue to support the development of our teachers and support staff. We offer regular training programmes as well as staff well-being activities. Our school offers an exciting, rewarding and supportive environment for all our staff enabling them to grow and build on their skills.
We take pride in being a caring and well-ordered community where everyone is encouraged to develop self-awareness and personal responsibility and play a full part in the life of the school. Our Code of Conduct is based on respect, courtesy and consideration. We make sure that students who work hard, help others and show responsibility in their behaviour are properly recognised through our awards system.
Our extensive curriculum is broad and balanced, giving all students the opportunity to develop their potential. A wide range of learning and teaching strategies is used to actively involve students in the learning process. Progress is carefully assessed and monitored.
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